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Who ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest of 30 BC?
Who ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest of 30 BC?
- Cleopatra VII
- Alexander the Great
- Ptolemy's family (correct)
- The Roman Emperor
What was the main Roman interest in Egypt during Roman rule?
What was the main Roman interest in Egypt during Roman rule?
- Reliable delivery of grain to Rome (correct)
- Establishing military dominance in North Africa
- Acquiring precious gems and metals
- Expanding trade routes to Asia
During which sub-period did Ptolemaic queens regnant usually take names like Cleopatra or Arsinoe?
During which sub-period did Ptolemaic queens regnant usually take names like Cleopatra or Arsinoe?
- Greek and Roman Egypt (332 BC - 641/2 AD)
- After the Roman conquest of 30 BC
- Ptolemaic rule (332–30 BC) (correct)
- Roman rule (30 BC – 380 AD)
When did Greek and Roman Egypt span from?
When did Greek and Roman Egypt span from?
Who declared Egypt a province to be governed by a prefect selected by the Emperor in 30 BC?
Who declared Egypt a province to be governed by a prefect selected by the Emperor in 30 BC?